Eupelmidae

Pronunciation
/YOU-pel-muh-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Eupelmid
Plural
Eupelmids

Definition

A family of parasitic wasps known for their role as natural enemies of various agricultural pests.

Etymology

The name comes from the Greek words 'eu' meaning 'well' and 'pelma' meaning 'sole of the foot', referring to a characteristic feature of the wasps' morphology.

Example

Farmers often rely on Eupelmidae wasps to control populations of harmful insects like aphids and whiteflies.

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